The Art of Being Unapologetically You

BAD Janny

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Bad Janny Podcast... but tonight, we're taking it to the stage! I'm BAD Janny, and I'm here to tell you something: fitting in is the fastest way to lose yourself. I mean, remember when we were in school? We were all trying to be the cool kid, the one with the right clothes, the right friends, and the right attitude. But let me tell you, if I had a dollar for every time I tried to fit in, I'd be a billionaire and still wearing my mom's hand-me-downs.

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You know, I once spent an entire summer trying to grow out my bangs because I thought it would make me look more like the popular girls. And what did I get? A forehead so shiny it could blind a small child. But you know what? That's when I realized, I don't need to fit in. I just need to be me. And if you're not ruffling a few feathers, you're not living boldly enough.

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So, who here has ever tried to change something about themselves just to fit in? Raise your hand! (Pauses for audience interaction) Oh, I see a few hands. Good, you're not alone. But let me tell you, the real magic happens when you stop caring about what others think and start embracing your quirks. Like, I used to hate my curly hair, but now I wear it like a crown. (Laughs) And you can too!

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But school's not the only place where we try to fit in, right? As adults, we have to deal with the conformity trap in the workplace, in social circles, and even in our families. I mean, have you ever been to a family gathering where everyone's talking about their perfect lives, and you're sitting there thinking, 'I just want to talk about my cat's weird bathroom habits'? (Laughs) But you can't, because that's not what 'normal' people do.

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And don't even get me started on the workplace. 'Oh, you're not wearing the right suit? You're not using the right jargon? You're not part of the after-work drinks crew?' Newsflash, people: you don't need to fit in to succeed. You just need to be the best version of yourself. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt like an outsider at work? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But guess what? I'm still here, and I'm still me. And I'm killing it.

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So, let's talk about it. Have you ever felt like you had to change who you are to fit in at work? (Waits for response) I bet you have. But let me tell you, the moment you stop caring about what others think and start being true to yourself, that's when the magic happens. (Laughs) And you know what? Your weirdness might just be your superpower.

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Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room: social media. We all know it's a highlight reel, right? But we still fall into the trap of comparing our lives to the curated perfection we see online. I mean, have you ever spent an hour scrolling through Instagram, feeling like your life is a mess compared to everyone else's? (Laughs) But here's the thing: those perfect pictures are just that—pictures. They don't show the behind-the-scenes chaos. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt inadequate because of social media? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? I'm done with it. I'm going to post my weird, quirky, unfiltered life, and I'm going to love it.

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And you should too. Because at the end of the day, your worth isn't determined by how many likes you get. It's determined by how much you love and accept yourself. (Laughs) So, the next time you find yourself comparing your life to someone else's, just remember: they're probably just as messed up as you are. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who wants to start a new hashtag? #EmbraceTheChaos? (Waits for response) I'm in!

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And while we're on the topic of social media, let's talk about those influencer types. You know, the ones who have a perfect life, perfect body, perfect everything. (Laughs) But guess what? They probably have to Photoshop their way to perfection. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever tried to take the perfect selfie and ended up with a cat sitting on their face? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? I'm embracing my cat selfies. (Laughs) And you should too.

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But let's talk about something serious for a moment: self-validation. You know, the idea that you don't need anyone else's approval to be happy. It's a tough pill to swallow, but it's so important. I mean, how many times have you waited for someone else to tell you you're good enough? (Laughs) Newsflash: you already are. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever waited for a compliment to feel good about themselves? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? I'm done with that. I'm going to validate myself, and you should too.

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And let's be real, it's not easy. It takes practice, it takes patience, and it takes a lot of self-love. But it's worth it. (Laughs) Because when you validate yourself, you don't need anyone else's approval to shine. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here is ready to start validating themselves? (Waits for response) I see some hands. That's amazing! Let's do this together.

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And you know what? The more you validate yourself, the more you'll realize that you don't need to fit in to be happy. You just need to be you. (Laughs) Because being you is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who's ready to be the baddest version of themselves? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this!

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Now, let's talk about embracing your inner badass. I mean, who doesn't want to be a badass? (Laughs) But what does that even mean? For me, it means being true to myself, standing up for what I believe in, and not giving a damn what anyone else thinks. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt like they needed to be a badass? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But guess what? You already are.

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And you know what? Being a badass doesn't mean you have to be tough all the time. It means you can be soft, vulnerable, and still stand tall. (Laughs) Because being a badass is about being true to yourself, no matter what. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here is ready to embrace their inner badass? (Waits for response) I see some determined faces. Let's do this!

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And you know what? The more you embrace your inner badass, the more you'll realize that you don't need to fit in to be happy. You just need to be you. (Laughs) Because being you is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who's ready to be the baddest version of themselves? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this!

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Now, let's talk about the power of quirks. I mean, who doesn't have a few quirks? (Laughs) But here's the thing: your quirks are what make you unique. They're what make you stand out. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt like their quirks were a weakness? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? They're not. They're your superpowers.

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And you know what? The more you embrace your quirks, the more you'll realize that they're what make you special. (Laughs) Because being unique is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who here is ready to embrace their quirks? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this together.

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And you know what? The more you embrace your quirks, the more you'll realize that you don't need to fit in to be happy. You just need to be you. (Laughs) Because being you is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who's ready to be the quirkiest version of themselves? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this!

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Now, let's talk about rewriting your own rules. I mean, who says you have to follow the rules? (Laughs) But here's the thing: the rules were made by other people, and they don't always apply to you. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt like they were supposed to follow a certain path in life? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? You don't have to. You can create your own path.

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And you know what? The more you rewrite your own rules, the more you'll realize that you're in control of your life. (Laughs) Because you get to decide what's right for you. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who here is ready to rewrite their own rules? (Waits for response) I see some determined faces. Let's do this together.

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And you know what? The more you rewrite your own rules, the more you'll realize that you don't need to fit in to be happy. You just need to be you. (Laughs) Because being you is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who's ready to be the rule-breaking version of themselves? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this!

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Now, let's talk about the dangers of people-pleasing. I mean, who doesn't want to make everyone happy? (Laughs) But here's the thing: you can't please everyone. And trying to do so will only lead to burnout and resentment. (Pauses for audience interaction) Who here has ever felt like they needed to please everyone? (Waits for response) Yeah, me too. But you know what? You don't have to.

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And you know what? The more you stop trying to please others, the more you'll realize that you can be happy just being you. (Laughs) Because your happiness comes from within, not from what others think. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who here is ready to stop people-pleasing? (Waits for response) I see some determined faces. Let's do this together.

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And you know what? The more you stop people-pleasing, the more you'll realize that you don't need to fit in to be happy. You just need to be you. (Laughs) Because being you is the best thing you can be. (Pauses for audience interaction) So, who's ready to be the unapologetic version of themselves? (Waits for response) I see some excited faces. Let's do this!

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Now, let's talk about being unapologetically you. I mean, who doesn